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Emerald Bruises (The Jewelry Box, #2) by Pepper Winters

Buckle in and enjoy the second steamy book in the dastardly dark world of…The Jewelry Box.

★★★★★ I thought Ruby Tears was AMAZING but Emerald Bruises was OUTSTANDING! – I am Booked

★★★★★ Pepper Winters has crafted this story in such a way that it’ll leave you in a chokehold! – Danielle & her Books

“I made a bargain with a monster.
A vow to save both our lives.
I thought our commitment would stay true.
It didn’t.”

I’ve spent my entire life alone.
I’m well used to loneliness and the endless pain of having no one.
Sure, we made a bargain. We shared our secrets and made a vow.
But I warned her not to do one tiny thing.
One very important thing.
For a while, she obeyed me.
Until the night she didn’t.
And now…the connection we shared?
That alliance we forged?
It’s broken.
I’m broken.
And by the time I’m done with her…she’ll be broken too.

Triggers on every warning possible.
This is dark and will push every possible boundary that exists.
Be warned….

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The Heroes We Break (Heroes and Villains Duet #1) by Natasha Knight

She doesn’t belong to me.

I am the illegitimate son, unwanted and despised.

Ophelia Hart is the girl next door. I’ve watched her grow up. And rescued her countless times from my half-brother.

I’ve been gone from her life for two years and when I run into her again, she’s no longer a girl.

Only problem is, she’s wearing his ring on her finger.

But there’s always been something between us. I’ve always been her protector. Especially when it comes to him. And that pull is stronger than ever.

She no longer thinks me the hero of her story, though.

But I know something she doesn’t. A secret from her past. And she’s in danger.

She’ll fight me.

I’ll fight for her.

If she hates me for what I have to do, so be it.

Because there is no way in hell I will let my half-brother have her.

 

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Uncaged Summer by Colet Abedi

Newly heartbroken, a woman embarks on a glamorized summer of couch surfing to rediscover herself and learns that though life may not go according to plan, there is magic in the unexpected.

Avalie Monfared has a theory about saying “I Do”—that the magic ends there. After thirteen years of magic-free marriage to her high school sweetheart, she’s discovered where it went: gambling and prostitutes.

Now, Ava is on a quest to rediscover herself—and men. Her soul-searching finds her living on a succession of friends’ and family’s couches, which happen to be in some of the most luxurious zip codes in and around Los Angeles. What follows is an unpredictable summer full of shamans, attack birds, awkward dates, sizzling flirtations, and unsolicited advice—especially from her traditional Persian family members, who are eager to see her remarried. With every laugh-out-loud adventure in each locale, Ava finds more solace and wisdom. And while it’s not how she planned to spend the last year of her thirties, Ava learns that there is power in letting go.

 

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Older by Jennifer Hartmann

 

Before he discovered my age, he uncovered my heart.

Bruised and abused, and victim to a loveless household, I shimmered with new life the moment he found me drowning my sorrows in a lake beneath the stars.

A chance encounter. An unspoken connection.

I was smitten; he was curious.

But, as everyone knew, fate could be decidedly cruel.

He called me Halley, like the comet.

 

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Promise You Forever (Promises Duet Book 2) by Nichole Greene

It’s been three years since I’ve been back to my family’s ranch in Colorado. If I had it my way, it’d be never again. Not because I don’t love my family or the ranch but because of my grandpa’s right hand man, Luke Stone. He shattered my heart with a few reckless sentences and I vowed to never see him again. A sudden tragedy has changed all that. I just hope I’m strong enough to keep him at arm’s length this time.

Nothing is going to stop me from winning back Eli Hart. Not the ring on her finger or the fear in her heart. I wasn’t good enough for her three years ago but I’ve worked hard to remedy that. I’m going to prove that I can be the man she needs while we navigate our new reality.

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The Backup Princess (Royally Kissed #1) by Kate O’Keeffe

When a Texas gal punches a prince instead of curtsying, you know this isn’t your grandmother’s fairy tale.

Taking the bull by the horns is child’s play compared to ruling Malveaux. Yet here I am, a Texas girl turned princess, swapping tacos for a tiara.

Then I meet Europe’s most eligible bachelor, the irritatingly handsome Prince Alexander, and accidentally deck him instead of curtsying.

Oops.

I’d feel bad if he wasn’t such a self-satisfied jerk.

Now, I’m racing against a royal clock that ticks with the urgency of a preening peacock, trying not to let down my newfound country or my own wild heart. Alexander? He’s a walking contradiction, with a smirk that heats my blood and eyes that tell tales of a depth I didn’t expect.

Decisions aren’t exactly my rodeo, but this time, my choice could cost me my new crown—or lead to a love story that rewrites my happily ever after.

Will this Texas girl rise to the royal challenge, or is this one fairytale destined to end with the slipper never found?

The Princess Diaries meets The Hating Game in this in this dizzyingly romantic modern royal romcom for grown-ups, where an American girl’s unexpected ascent to royalty collides with a fiery romance with a hot neighboring prince. The Backup Princess is a closed-door romance with all the sizzle but without the spice, and a guaranteed happily ever after. It’s Book 1 in the brand new series, Royally Kissed.

 

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Chandelier Sin: An Enemies-to-Lovers Dark Romance in the Chandelier Sessions (Book 2) by Vanessa Fewings

Return to the world of ENTHRALL with the dark romance CHANDELIER SIN, the second book in the scorching new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Vanessa Fewings.

EVE

He’s marked with a tattoo of a serpent.
He wears a masquerade mask of the devil.
He’s a dangerous enigma of darkness and passion.
His name is Atticus.
And he wants control of Pendulum, the most sinister club in the world.
He’s the gorgeous enemy I can’t resist.

 

ATTICUS

She’s trapped inside a gilded cage.
She’s controlled by an evil man.
She’s in grave danger.
Her name is Eve.
And I will do everything in my power to save her.
She’s the beautiful lover I can’t live without.

 

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The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

College exes break all the rules when they reunite years later in this enemies to lovers, second-chance romance, the highly anticipated companion novel to the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect.

“A really fun, chemistry-filled sports romance you don’t want to miss!”—Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker

Nora Mackenzie’s entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender, who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn’t end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it has come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he’s holding a grudge.

Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge. If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh, he’ll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora’s life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved—she won’t quit easily.

Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship save their careers or spark the romance of a lifetime?

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Truths & Lies Duet by Nikki Ash and K Webster

 

From USA Today Bestselling Authors K Webster and Nikki Ash comes Truths and Lies: the complete duet—a dark, arranged marriage, Greek mafia romance.

My life was easy, simple, fun.
My life was brutal, horrific, ruthless.

Light.
Dark.

Until I got wrapped up with the wrong people.
Until a beautiful bride was dragged into my life.

Nothing but a piece of property to pay for the sins of my father.
I took her as my prize and made her mine.

I’m to be married off to a handsome monster.
Vengeance never tasted so sweet.

I see his truths every day, and it’s hard not to fall for the enemy.
I see her truths every day, and it’s hard not to fall for a woman who makes me weak.

He won’t let me escape, but I’m not sure I want to.
She can try to run, but I have no intention of ever letting her go.

I wanted to marry for love, but it looks like love is a lie.
I wanted to marry for hate, but it looks like hate is a lie.

**Please note: this complete duet includes stories Hidden Truths and Stolen Lies.**

Audiobook narrated by Jeffrey Holz and Sarah Puckett

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Power Play Rivals (Puckered Hearts #2) by Ivy Fox

Never fall in love with a client.
Just one of the many guidelines you must follow when you represent the best athletes in the game.
The rule never bothered me.
A pretty smile from a cocky player couldn’t do it for me anyway.
As a no-nonsense sports agent, I’ve seen it all in this cutthroat world of athletic negotiations and powerplays.
And say what you will about me, I know how to handle business.
The only person who pretends I’m not a freaking badass is Trent Nichols, the infuriating, albeit sexy-as-all-hell, Boston Guardians general manager.
With his dark eyes and even darker soul, Trent doesn’t bend to my will like the rest of them, which is a problem.
Especially since one of my hockey players is under threat of suspension.
That can’t happen. Not on my watch.
If Trent wants to play hardball, I’m more than happy to give him a run for his money.
I’ll show him what a real rival looks like.
And who knows? Maybe I’ll have a little bit of fun too.
While the first law of being a good agent is to never fall for a client, there’s no written rule that says I can’t mess around with their boss behind closed doors.

What can you expect from Power Play Rivals:
– Enemies to Lovers
– Forbidden Romance
– Age Gap
– Hero Falls First
– Strong heroine
– And a whole lot of ANGST!

Author note: Please be aware that Puckered Hearts is an interconnected standalone series. Though you do not need to read the first book in the series to start Power Play Rivals, for full enjoyment, it is highly recommended you do so, as there will be significant spoilers in this book. Also, unlike its predecessor, Power Play Rivals starts off HOT right from the get-go. And I mean scorching!
*Wink Wink*
Happy Reading!
xoxo
Ivy

*Power Play Rivals is a hockey standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA.
*Recommended 18+ due to mature language and situations.

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